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Lot 114

A selection of silver and white metal costume jewellery. To include a quartz lady's bracelet wristwatch, the mother-of-pearl dial signed CARVEL; a pair of coloured cz set hoop earrings, a heart shaped locket, an opal set pendant on box link chain, two other pendants, two broken chains etc. Total weight 49g.

Lot 2

HERMAN SEARSBOL silver pair of ear clips with a selection of silver jewellery. A pair of silver ear clips by a modernist Danish designer from Kastrup, with blue paste stones, length 2cm, stamped 'STERLING, DENMARK' over maker's mark 'HS'; a silver bracelet with an accent CZ, 7.5"; a CZ cluster and cultured pearl spherical pendant stud earrings, stamped 'DQ CZ', 15mm drop; a Chanel logo imitation stud earrings, stamped 925, width 12mm; and a channel set CZ half eternity ring, size Q, stamped 925; total weight 15.6g.

Lot 5

An antique 9k gold turquoise and seed pearl clover brooch. Decorated with four seed pearls and a central round cabochon turquoise, 3mm approx., width 2.5cm, height 2.3cm, basic metal pin, total weight 3.92g.Missing safety chain.

Lot 34

A Belle Epoque style guilloche enameled silver pendant necklace. A flower-shaped pendant decorated with paste stones and faux pearl, 3.5cm in diameter, 7.5cm drop, fitted on a fine cable chain, 13", total weight 16.6g.

Lot 316

A hallmarked 9ct gold pearl bracelet, and a ring tested as 9ct gold, gross weight 4.5g, together with an identity bracelet stamped '585', weight 6.5g, a hallmarked 18ct gold ring and a pendant stamped '750', gross weight 7.9g

Lot 91

A pair of Turkish Ottoman hardwood Hamam stilted clogs with mother of pearl inlay, together with three African carved wood headrests and a ceramic tortoise

Lot 226

A Regency rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy, a 19th century inlaid tea caddy and a yew wood tea caddy

Lot 260

A 19th century rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid writing box, 36cm wide

Lot 308

A split pearl brooch tested as 15ct gold, weight 3.5g, together with a purple paste and split pearl pendant tested as 9ct gold, and a pearl and diamond set brooch, tested as 9ct gold and silver, gross weight 11.4g

Lot 323

A pendant and chain tested as 9ct gold, a watch chain tested as 9ct gold, a split pearl pendant stamped '9CT', four brooches stamped '9CT', a stick pin stamped '10K' and a 9ct gold watch, gross weight 47.8g, together with three jewellery boxes

Lot 303

A split pearl and diamond brooch, tested as 9ct gold, weight 3.9g

Lot 313

Freshwater pearl necklace and pair of pearl earrings

Lot 445a

**ON SALE** Four Leaf Clover Mother Of Pearl Pendant & 9ct Gold Chain   Metal: 9ct Gold ( 3 grams )  Pendant: Mother Of Pearl  Length: 18 Inchs  Vat Status: Plus Vat  Condition: New                      Collection / Payment Details: Collection Details : Sales Address Delivery Available ( Call Accounts For A Quote ) (Please Arrange A Collection Date & Time Prior To Arrival)  Payment Deadline : 24 hours from Date of Invoice (Excluding Weekends) Payment Method : Strictly Bac's Transfer Only                  Auctioneer Notes:  All bids submitted are valid and taken as provisional if The reserve has not been met It Can be Lowered By the Auctioneer At Any Time. For Buyer Premium / VAT Charges, Please Refer To 'Additional Fees Tab’ Late Payment Will Result In Receiving Late Payment Charges, Charged At A Daily Rate Of  1.5% +VAT Of The Total Payable Invoice Including Buyers premium And A One Off Administration Charge of £75 + Vat Also A Storage Fee of £50 + vat per day ( these additional penalty Charges can not be removed once applied )            Lot Location Status: At Holding Facility

Lot 421

OSCAR DE LA RENTA AND LANVIN, COLLECTION OF COSTUME JEWELLERY comprising two Oscar de la Renta necklaces and a ring, along with a Lanvin faux pearl necklace and another unsigned

Lot 345

GROSSE OF GERMANY 1965, DESIGNER BROOCH, marked to the back, along with unusual brooch, set with a mother of pearl circular plaque, depicting a female head profile, the reverse of the plastic frame with a miniature mirrorQty: 2

Lot 477

SILVER NECKLACE AND BRACELET, set with mother of pearlQty: 66g

Lot 422

COLLECTION OF CULTURED PEARL NECKLACES AND COSTUME JEWELLERY, including a Kenneth Lane necklace and other necklaces

Lot 423

PAIR OF TIFFANY & CO PEARL STUD EARRINGS, ALONG WITH A PAIR OF CUFFLINKS with eighteen carat white gold posts, in box, along with a pair of cufflinks, also signed Tiffany & Co

Lot 2247

Costume jewellery, in the form of pearl necklaces, other necklaces, watches, rings, bangles, etc. (2 bags)

Lot 865

RAYMOND WEIL, STAINLESS STEEL QUARTZ WRIST WATCH the round mother of pearl dial with Roman and dot hour markers, 28mm case, on a stainless steel and rose gold plated bracelet, in box, lacking papersPlease note that this watch has not been opened. MOVEMENT: Ticking at present. WEAR: Heavily worn. Loss of plating all over.DIAL: Fair condition. CRYSTAL/ACRYLIC: Fair condition. HANDS & MARKERS: Intact. CROWN: Intact. BRACELET/STRAP: Heavily worn.

Lot 517

2 Large 20th century carved Bethlehem Pearl examples. Here we have two different pictorial examples from the early 1930's when these buttons were hand carved. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 529

1 Large 19th century black glass in metal with pearl example. This is such a cool and beautiful button from the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. The faceted black glass is inlayed with an engraved and pigmented colorful chatoyant pearl (probably green snail) and set with a brass escutcheon and all set into a brass cupped mounting. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 387

10 S/M/L 19th/20th C. assorted material fabulous animal buttons. This group includes a great pierced brass and steel cherub on a lion, a nice green Artid, Satsuma, a Royal salamander in smokey pearl and more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 627

1 Large 18th century woven pattern under glass shield. This pristine looking 18th century pearl with a beaded style border accents the Rafia woven pattern design in warm earthtones and set under a crystal clear glass center with a large pinshank atop. This fine example is not a common one to find especially in this outstanding condition. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 475

2 19th century two piece clasps including pearl and pictorials. Here are two different buckle/clasps, one shows us a two piece carved pearl with a brass center of "The Wedding Boat". The other shows us a pewter with a wood background and set over a scalloped white metal base. Both in nice condition and both of these styles can be found in matching buttons. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 418

23 S/M/L mostly 18th century and early 19th century buttons. Here is a TERRIFIC card of buttons with some we had thought to sell individually but in the end decided to leave the card Jean Young had put together in this way. The lot includes a wonderful lavender faux Wedgwood enamel snowflake DF on a patterned domed brass late 18th century example, wood and steel, some beautiful and striking paste jeweled strass crystal buttons, colonial pearl, copper, Tombac and other metal, repousse wood back and more. Look closely this is a great group. Were probably crazy for not breaking all of this up into separate lots but this is your opportunity to buy some nice examples all in one lot. Notice the scarce small 18th century copper and steel at the top pf the card, smalls are truly hard to find. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 516

1 Large 19th century smokey pearl with oval enamel center. Here is a beautiful example of two materials on one button. The base is a heavily engraved and carved shaded pearl button with a beautiful oval/spindle black champleve enamel center. We sold a similar example in 2023 in one of our button auctions and perhaps the underbidder would like to try of this very nice example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 609

82 Small/Medium 19th century horn and compo buttons. These two cards includes a plethora of gold fleck and pearl inlays in a variety of colored dyed bases along with some pearl inlay examples as well. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 591

25 S/M/L 19th-20th century assorted materials including cats. Here is a nice card of assorted animals including various bords, snakes, pigs, starfish, butterfly, horses and much more. All in a variety of materials including glass, metals, pearl, fabric background and more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 608

30 Medium 19th early 20th C. glass buttons incl. inlay & lacy. Here is a stunning card of assorted glass buttons including a beautiful pearl inlayed white glass example, a blue tinted medium lacy glass, several Victorian glass examples, a scarce medium kaleidescope, a very nice pattern wafer glass example, Cobalt blue and ruby glass examples, and much more, WOW. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 534

28 S/M/L 19th-20th century assorted material examples. Here is a card of a large variety of materials including Bakelite, Gutta Percha on wood, ceramics, pearl, Cinnabar, enamels, Paperweight glass, glass in metal, horn, Sterling silver, Japanese Satsuma and more,Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 441

20 Medium/Large 19th-20th century assorted material examples. Here is a nice card of male and female heads in assorted materials to include porcelain, Satsuma, assorted metal, litho, glass, a nice cameo horn with pearl inlay and much more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 686

A large assortement of assorted material buttons. Here is another bag of a large variety to include, porcelains, celluloids, metal pictures, Bakelite, Aluminum. Pearl and more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 613

1 Large size etched scene and smokey Eiffel tower united button. Here is a quite desirable button of the 19th century. It depicts a detailed carved smokey chatoyant pearl of the Eiffel Tower affixed to a white pearl back with engraved and gilded buildings around the Tower. Beautiful button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 520

1 Large 19th century brass-cut steel-pearl button. This great button is one of three designs made like this that we know of. There is a Horse and rider, a Long legged bird and this floral. We have sold the other examples in our auction from the collection of the late Shirley Case and now this final example is up for sale. The base is carved and pierced openwork pearl which is capped over with a brass and silvered brass layer and applied and held it the pierced delicate pearl by means of cut steels and bordered with a cut steel border. The detailed and design are exquisitely done and in fine condition. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 528

1 Large 18th century cobalt blue enamel set in pearl. Here is an exquisite cobalt blue enamel with gold paillons and white pierreries set into a nicely executed openwork and carved chatoyant pearl base and accented with a cabochon style brass pinshank. Beautiful button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 456

1 Large early 20th century silvered brass realistic example. This charming example of a Kate Greenaway design shows a boy carrying flowers at the fence and a rooster at the fence gate and archway. Nice detail and great example from the collection of the late Shirley Case who loved not only her pearl buttons but he children buttons as well. Please note that because of the shape of this button it would hang for large in two measures but go through one for medium size. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 480

1 Medium size 19th century hand decorated Asian figural button. I just love these hand made buttons in lacquered paper Mache in the Chinoiserie style. These buttons depicting an Asian figure were popular in France in the 1800's to commemorate the Asian theme. The buttons are typically hand decorated with gold leaf and colored paint and often accented with mother of pearl inlay as is in this example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 428

1 Large 18th century figural hand decorated under glass button. Here is a rare opportunity to own an unusual and rare subject matter when it comes to any era. This wonderful 18th century button depicts a man digging a grave and the monument or memorial is behind him. The entire button is made of engraved pearl realistic shaped pieces along with gold foil pieces to make up the entire design. The design is placed over a black background and set under glass with a copper rim and tin back. It is finely detailed and in very nice condition for its age. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 658

24 Medium/Large 19th-20th C. including a carved pierced pearl. This lot includes brass, white metal, silvered brass. The lot does include one carved and pierced Bethlehem pearl and 1 blue fabric button. Some nice shapes and a lot of pictorial examples so look closely. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 622

1 Large 18th century silver overlayed pearl scene with a FOX. After a recent NON Lion and Unicorn button auction, this button showed up for us to sell from the original collection Bruce's grandmother, Viviane Beck Ertell (from the same set as the one sold in that other auction). In that recent auction that example (different scene same technique) sold for over $1800. Like the example that was auctioned in February, there is some silver loss to this example, but Bruce says he has never seen an example where there was not some loss to the silver. In this example the minor loss of silver does not at all detract from the overall scene and rarity of ther button. This detailed example shows a fox up on his hind legs and his paws on a water well, guess he was thirsty, huh. The silver in these examples from the 18th century are engraved and the thin layer of silver is overlayed onto the white chatoyant pearl. This is another fantastic example for 18th century craftsmanship and ingenuity and uncommon to find. This is a very cool pictorial too. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 521

1 Large 18th century openwork pearl with blued steel center. Here is an absolutely gorgeous 18th century pearl button. The pearl is carved openwork in between two distinct borders and the center is a vibrantly blued steel 15 pointed star which is centered with a gilded brass engraved 8 petal floral head. A very striking and beautiful example indeed. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 666

20 S/M/L 19th-20th C. assorted animals including dragonflies,This nice card includes several snakes, frogs and Dragonflies, obviously an award that Jose Roman entered and actually won at NERBA several years ago. The materials include glass, pearl (Bethlehem), C a couple of nice CPE, brass and steel, an extra large pierced silver, bone and more. Cool card. This lot comes in a standard wood drop in frame already to hang on your wall. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 399

25 S/M/L 19th-20th century assorted material examples. This card includes a wonderful large 19th century pierced enamel with a large carved pearl border, yes its an enamel button with pearl OME as the enamel and brass part are attached to the shank. The card also includes a nice star Gay 90 style green centered button, a cool colorful laminated cut star example, Horn, Goodyear rubber, metal and much more. Have a good look this is a great card from the collection of Jose Roman!Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 610

68 Small/Medium 19th century horn and compo buttons. These two cards include many flecks in compo along with many pearl and or metal inlays including several nice pictorials like the pique inlay Japanese Junque boat in tortoise over horn and more. The lot also includes several sets. The first tray was a 2nd place winner at the New York State Button Show for Jose Roman. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 657

15 S/M/L 19th century shell including pictorials. Here is a partial card from the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri of pearl buttons including carved, smokey, encrusted, engraved and more. Nice selection. Check out the fantastic engraved and pigmented bulldog, the wonderful engraved and pigmented Coaching pearl style big pearl and so much more. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 573

2 Large 20th century carved Bethlehem Pearl examples. Here we have two different pictorial examples from the early 1930's when these buttons were hand carved. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 424

1 Large 18th century Passamentrie and pearl with paste jewel. Here is a rare engraved pearl from the 18th century. The pearl disk here is engraved with a beautiful pattern and bordered with sequins in the Passamentrie technique and then framed with an engraved border on the pearl. The center is set with a brilliant strass pate jewel and the shank back is a gathered fabric attached to the passamentrie on the front. Very cool and very scarce indeed. From the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri. This example is in very fine condition. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 655

14 S/M/L 19th century shell including pictorials. Here is a partial card from the collection of the late Shirley Case of Missouri of pearl buttons including carved, smokey, encrusted, engraved and more. Nice selection. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 654

1 Large early 20th century carved peacock eye design button. This beautifully carved and shaded pearl button was designed and carved to look like a peacock feather and centered with an abalone peacock eye looking shell roundel. A truly fantastic example of late 19th or early 20th century craftsmanship at a time when the Peacock and peacock eye designs were so popular during the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts period. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 427

1 Large 18th century cobalt blue glass in carved pearl. This is an exquisite and beautiful example from the 18th century. The carved and fluted border frames a deep cobalt blue faceted glass disk inset into the pearl base and accented with a pierced openwork cut steel pinshank. Gorgeous button. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 614

1 Medium size 19th century hand painted pearl dog button. This button from a larger set is incredibly detailed and hand painted in the Vernis Martin style. Vernis Martin paintings were a style of painting in the 18th and 19th century often created on lacquer boxes and furniture and the like. This sporting button of the detailed dogs head is hand painted in that style and most likely was created in France at the time Vernis Martin paintings were popular. This is a rare find in buttons as there are very few buttons we can attribute to this style and artistry. Attached images show a small selection of Vernis Martin paintings in this style from a French magazine. Bruce tells us that he has several boxes in his collection created in this style and would be happy to share images of them if anyone is ever interested. We have also given you here the Wikipedia partial definition or origin of this technique. Vernis Martin is a type (or a number of types) of japanning or imitation lacquer named after the 18th century French Martin brothers: The second photo was taken at an angle so you could see some of the chatoyant color in the pearl base.The coloration in the pearl when turned around in the light changes every whi.ch way you turn and is just exquisite. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 612

1 Small 19th C. Gilded coiled jeweled snake over cultured pearl. This is an incredibly beautiful button showing a snake coiled around a chatoyant pearl and adorned with clear, Pink/Lavendar and lime green pastes. The colors of the pastes in this button are significant as they represent the womens movemnet of the Suffragette. A truly Stunning button!Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 506

24 Medium/Large 19th-20th century assorted material examples. Here is a very nice card of assorted building and scenes in a variety of materials to include Delft porcelain, a monochrome dish style enamel, carved and shade pearl, pewter castle in steel cup base, a large Russian lacquer of "The Cow jumping over the Moon", Burwood and much more,Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 519

1 Large 19th century carved smokey pearl button. Jean Young of California had two of these very detailed buttons with the head on sailing vessel (unusual viewpoint), the mate we sold in our November auction. That example sold for more than the estimate we have on this button and we think this one is just as nice and fine as that one was. Perhaps the underbidder on that one might like to attempt getting this one. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 397

17 Medium/Large 19th century buttons including shell. This partial card includes a great bicyclist, a notice square Victorian celluloid, a great steel cup hand with reddish dyed pearl background along with other pearl backgrounds and more,Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Note: Antique buttons may show wear. Significant issues are noted, but shanks and backs on multi-button cards are not guaranteed. Contact us for details.

Lot 491

PAIR OF PEARL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS, each set with a spherical Tahitian pearl suspended from a marquise shaped section set with various diamond clusters, the diamonds totalling approximately 1.71 carats, in eighteen carat white gold

Lot 632

TURQUOISE AND SEED PEARL SWALLOW BROOCH, in fifteen carat goldQty: 3.4g

Lot 538

EDWARDIAN AMETHYST AND SEED PEARL BANGLE, the central section set with oval and pear shaped amethysts, seed pearls and ropetwist decoration, in nine carat gold, Chester 1912-13 Qty: 9.7g Dents all around the bangle.  For postage quote, please email auction@mctears.co.uk

Lot 616

EDWARDIAN GARNET AND PEARL HOLBEIN, NINE CARAT GOLD set with oval garnets and seed pearls, marked for nine carat gold, suspended on a yellow metal chainthe holbein 5.5cm longQty: 4.76g gross

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